Student Success News
Welcome to the Student Success News Hub – Here you will find news stories, features, successes and updates pertaining to Southwestern students. Dive deeper into the myriad of ways Southwestern fosters student success by learning more about our students’ journeys. Stay connected to the encouraging stories that underscore the College’s commitment to student success.
Sam Stevens: Learning, Leading, and Giving Back
Sam Stevens, a Coos County native who grew up in Powers, found more than just an education at Southwestern. After being out of the classroom for…
Southwestern Honors Rashinda Reed as 2026 Distinguished Alumna
COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern is proud to honor Rashinda Reed, head women’s volleyball coach at the University of Alabama, as 2026 Distinguished…
Southwestern announces students appointed to the 2026 All-Oregon Academic Team
COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to announce the selection of Joy Gathings and Ruthie Anderson-Castro for the 2026…
Southwestern Hosts Annual Student Research Symposium – May 26, 2026
COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:00 pm, for our Annual Student…
Southwesten announces 2026 Commencement Ceremony
COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026, at noon in Prosper…
Southwestern Hall of Fame Honors Former Athletes – May 30, 2026
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s (SWOCC) Hall of Fame honors former athletes, teams, coaches, and those that have had a large…
Fueled by SWOCC, Driven to Serve: A Lieutenant’s Story of Community Impact
For SWOCC alum Caleb Owens, serving the local community started early and close to home. A Coquille native, Caleb got his start with the Coos Bay…
Teaching With Heart: How one SWOCC grad inspires the next generation
SWOCC Alum making a difference! As classrooms across the South Coast welcome students back this fall, North Bay Elementary’s Hope Huntley will be…
Southwestern Foundation Congratulates 2025-26 Scholarship Recipients
The Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation is proud to congratulate the 2025-26 scholarship recipients. Thanks to generous community…
Students launch coastal research projects with new XRF Technology
COOS BAY, Ore. – Thanks to Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation, donors and grants, the College has purchased an X-ray fluorescence…